Summer and Fall in Vermont
Skiing is Vermont’s biggest attraction, but summer in Vermont is an underrated experience. Enjoy a weekend cooling off in swimming holes, grabbing sandwiches from the local country store, and exploring the Green Mountain State’s hiking trails.
Minus the swimming, all these places are beautiful in the fall for leaf-peeping.
Small lake popular for swimming. Great trails around the lake. Boats not allowed, kayaks for rent and other non-motorized watercraft’s only. Open after Memorial Day. About a 30 minute drive from the cabin.
53 locals recommend
Emerald Lake State Park
65 Emerald Lake LnSmall lake popular for swimming. Great trails around the lake. Boats not allowed, kayaks for rent and other non-motorized watercraft’s only. Open after Memorial Day. About a 30 minute drive from the cabin.
Swimming hole with shallow and deeper water. Great place to cool off. Short 10 minute drive from house. Vermont is known for its swimming holes, a must do during the summer.
41 locals recommend
Pikes Falls
Swimming hole with shallow and deeper water. Great place to cool off. Short 10 minute drive from house. Vermont is known for its swimming holes, a must do during the summer.
Popular swimming hole 30 minutes from the cabin. Worth the drive. Check online for the required waiver. FYI there is a parking fee.
68 locals recommend
Dorset Quarry
1848 VT-30Popular swimming hole 30 minutes from the cabin. Worth the drive. Check online for the required waiver. FYI there is a parking fee.
Ball Mountain Dam
Beautiful views from the top! Nice picnic areas.
10 minute drive from the cabin! Small parking lot leads you to an easy gravel path that takes you around the pond. Perfect for walking or running. Popular for swimming in the summer.
14 locals recommend
Stratton Snow-Making Pond
Kendall Farm Road10 minute drive from the cabin! Small parking lot leads you to an easy gravel path that takes you around the pond. Perfect for walking or running. Popular for swimming in the summer.
Excellent golf course 10 minutes from the cabin. Open seasonally, contact them for tee times.
Stratton Golf Course
Excellent golf course 10 minutes from the cabin. Open seasonally, contact them for tee times.
Popular place for hiking and scenic views. Check out the Overlook Trail + West River Trail, a moderate loop. Small entrance fee for adults and kids over 4. Small playground near parking lot for little ones.
134 locals recommend
Jamaica State Park
48 Salmon Hole LnPopular place for hiking and scenic views. Check out the Overlook Trail + West River Trail, a moderate loop. Small entrance fee for adults and kids over 4. Small playground near parking lot for little ones.
Free to watch 8 week all-inclusive horse show from June to August in nearby Dorset.
Vermont Summer Festival/HITS Vermont
Free to watch 8 week all-inclusive horse show from June to August in nearby Dorset.
Local Mountains
Easy drive from the cabin to the best skiing on the east coast! Open year round with summer concerts, holiday fireworks, and more!
Paul’s favorite mountain, reach out for any tips! Take a scenic gondola ride during the warmer months for amazing views. During the winter, popular for skiing and snowboarding. Tons of activities throughout the year!
248 locals recommend
Stratton Mountain
Paul’s favorite mountain, reach out for any tips! Take a scenic gondola ride during the warmer months for amazing views. During the winter, popular for skiing and snowboarding. Tons of activities throughout the year!
Perfect for kids and adults. Everyone loves snow tubing! Located right at Stratton Mountain.
Coca Cola Tube Park
43 Sun Bowl RdPerfect for kids and adults. Everyone loves snow tubing! Located right at Stratton Mountain.
Mount Snow
About 30 minutes from the cabin, popular option.
Magic Mountain Ski Area
495 Magic Mountain AccSmaller mountain, but a local favorite.
During the summer, they have a fun Adventure Park with alpine slide, mini golf, and more. Looking to hike? Check out the Bromley Long Trail, apart of the Appalachian Trail.
166 locals recommend
Bromley Mountain
During the summer, they have a fun Adventure Park with alpine slide, mini golf, and more. Looking to hike? Check out the Bromley Long Trail, apart of the Appalachian Trail.
Small parking lot with easy access to a moderate to challenging hike. Great views at summit! Part of the Appalachian trail.
10 locals recommend
Bromley Mountain, Long Trail
Unnamed RoadSmall parking lot with easy access to a moderate to challenging hike. Great views at summit! Part of the Appalachian trail.
Another popular mountain less than an hour from the cabin. In the fall, drive to the peak of the mountain for amazing views!
285 locals recommend
Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge RdAnother popular mountain less than an hour from the cabin. In the fall, drive to the peak of the mountain for amazing views!
Markets and Country Stores
Cooking at the cabin? This is where we usually stock up.
Small, but well stocked country store for groceries under 10 minutes from the home. Great for last minute items or quick meals. Excellent breakfast sandwiches!
38 locals recommend
Winhall Market
46 VT-30Small, but well stocked country store for groceries under 10 minutes from the home. Great for last minute items or quick meals. Excellent breakfast sandwiches!
Close to cabin. Easy stop for gas or propane. Also has sandwiches, coffee, beverages, etc.
Rawsonville Marketplace
8701 VT-30Close to cabin. Easy stop for gas or propane. Also has sandwiches, coffee, beverages, etc.
Closest “big” supermarket. Most of the local markets will have what you need, but this one is only about 12 minutes away if you need something with better selection.
20 locals recommend
Londonderry Village Market
5700 Vermont Rte 100Closest “big” supermarket. Most of the local markets will have what you need, but this one is only about 12 minutes away if you need something with better selection.
Getting to the cabin late? Stop by here for late night snacks and beverages. Not the best selection, but open 24 hours.
11 locals recommend
7-Eleven
211 Main StGetting to the cabin late? Stop by here for late night snacks and beverages. Not the best selection, but open 24 hours.
Perfect stop on the way to Jamaica State Park or Pikes Falls. Has a deli for sandwiches and grab n go options as well. Cookies are amazing!
18 locals recommend
West River Provisions
3816 VT-30Perfect stop on the way to Jamaica State Park or Pikes Falls. Has a deli for sandwiches and grab n go options as well. Cookies are amazing!
Supermarket in Manchester for everything you need. Check your directions to the cabin, you might pass by this on the way to the cabin making it a good stop.
43 locals recommend
Price Chopper
263 Depot StSupermarket in Manchester for everything you need. Check your directions to the cabin, you might pass by this on the way to the cabin making it a good stop.
Popular iconic Vermont country store in nearby Brattleboro. Check your GPS, you may pass by it on the way. Definitely worth a stop!
29 locals recommend
The Vermont Country Deli
436 Western AvePopular iconic Vermont country store in nearby Brattleboro. Check your GPS, you may pass by it on the way. Definitely worth a stop!
20 minutes from the cabin! Beautiful fall drive along Vermont Route 100 and great place to stop for souvenirs.
164 locals recommend
The Vermont Country Store Weston
657 Main St20 minutes from the cabin! Beautiful fall drive along Vermont Route 100 and great place to stop for souvenirs.
Open until 12 AM. Located in nearby Brattlesboro. Same lot as the Tesla Superchargers.
11 locals recommend
Price Chopper
499 Canal StOpen until 12 AM. Located in nearby Brattlesboro. Same lot as the Tesla Superchargers.
Restaurants and Food
Our favorite food places 5 to 30 minutes drive from the cabin. Be sure to check directly with the eatery before heading out, hours vary by season and online hours are not always accurate.
Our go-to takeout spot! Quick 10 minute drive down the road. Compared to NY pizza, this place gets a 👍 Surprise options are some Asian rice and noodle dishes which are pretty good too!
7 locals recommend
Family Kitchen and Pizzeria
8814 VT-30Our go-to takeout spot! Quick 10 minute drive down the road. Compared to NY pizza, this place gets a 👍 Surprise options are some Asian rice and noodle dishes which are pretty good too!
Honeypie
8811 VT-30Cute burger spot with outdoor seating.
Popular local coffee shop. Order your coffee at the window and grab n’ go. Limited morning hours.
27 locals recommend
Ungrounded Coffee Roasters
8814 VT-30Popular local coffee shop. Order your coffee at the window and grab n’ go. Limited morning hours.
Good eats 10 minute drive from the house. Kid friendly place. Good menu with something for everyone.
Revival Kitchen
Good eats 10 minute drive from the house. Kid friendly place. Good menu with something for everyone.
About 12 minutes from house. Casual place with good food and pizza. Good place to play some pool.
35 locals recommend
Jake's Restaurant and Tavern
5680 Vermont Rte 100About 12 minutes from house. Casual place with good food and pizza. Good place to play some pool.
Under 15 minutes from the cabin, in the same shopping plaza as Jake’s Tavern. Diverse menu and good food.
The New American Grill
Under 15 minutes from the cabin, in the same shopping plaza as Jake’s Tavern. Diverse menu and good food.
Right on the mountain of Stratton. Upscale setting with a casual vibe featuring a small local menu that rotates. Good food and cocktails.
37 locals recommend
The Fire Tower Restaurant & Tavern
6E Village SquareRight on the mountain of Stratton. Upscale setting with a casual vibe featuring a small local menu that rotates. Good food and cocktails.
Good place for pan pizza lovers. Kid friendly! Casual place, order at the counter and seat yourself. 20 minutes away in Manchester!
33 locals recommend
Christos' Pizza and Pasta
4931 Main StGood place for pan pizza lovers. Kid friendly! Casual place, order at the counter and seat yourself. 20 minutes away in Manchester!
Cozy restaurant “underground” perfect for a relaxing meal or drinks. Good burgers! Walk around the charming town of Manchester after.
32 locals recommend
Union Underground
4928 Main StCozy restaurant “underground” perfect for a relaxing meal or drinks. Good burgers! Walk around the charming town of Manchester after.
20 minute drive from cabin in the town of Manchester. Good for casual pub style food and drinks. Pool table, arcade games, and outdoor patio with yard games makes it a fun spot to spend some time. Usually open a little later than other restaurants.
9 locals recommend
Haig's Restaurant & Sports Bar
4566 Main Street20 minute drive from cabin in the town of Manchester. Good for casual pub style food and drinks. Pool table, arcade games, and outdoor patio with yard games makes it a fun spot to spend some time. Usually open a little later than other restaurants.
Seasons Restaurant
4566 Main StFriendly staff and rotating menu featuring delicious food.
Upscale tavern from 1700s. Expensive but good food and historic atmosphere. Reservations required.
47 locals recommend
YE OLDE TAVERN
5183 Main StUpscale tavern from 1700s. Expensive but good food and historic atmosphere. Reservations required.
Copper Grouse
3835 Main StUpscale, modern restaurant with modern American menu.
Zoey's Double Hex Restaurant station
1568 Depot StreetCasual place with good steaks.
TC's Family Restaurant
178 Vermont Rte 100Good food about 30 minutes away. Minutes from Mount Snow.
Charming old school no-frills diner. Excellent breakfast! Good stop if you’re exploring Bennington.
40 locals recommend
The Blue Benn
314 North StCharming old school no-frills diner. Excellent breakfast! Good stop if you’re exploring Bennington.
Classic diner with breakfast and lunch 30 minutes from cabin. Good stop on the way to Emerald Lake State Park.
36 locals recommend
Bob's Diner
2279 Depot StreetClassic diner with breakfast and lunch 30 minutes from cabin. Good stop on the way to Emerald Lake State Park.
Neighborhoods
In the mood for shopping? Quick 20 minute drive from the cabin.
139 locals recommend
Manchester Designer Outlets
65 Depot StIn the mood for shopping? Quick 20 minute drive from the cabin.
Charming town 20 minutes away with outlet shopping and a good variety of restaurants that are open until 9/10 pm.
Manchester Vermont Visitors Center
Charming town 20 minutes away with outlet shopping and a good variety of restaurants that are open until 9/10 pm.
Historic neighborhood dating back to 1700s. Worth a walk for history lovers. About 40 minutes from the cabin.
North Bennington
Historic neighborhood dating back to 1700s. Worth a walk for history lovers. About 40 minutes from the cabin.
Other Activities
Cabin is right off Vermont Route 100. Recognized as one of New England’s most scenic routes, it’s 216 miles long and takes you through the beautiful Green Mountain State and it’s charming towns.
Called the skier’s highway, it connects you to several ski resorts. We love taking a drive and exploring towns along the way. A must-see during the fall.
Vermont Route 100
Cabin is right off Vermont Route 100. Recognized as one of New England’s most scenic routes, it’s 216 miles long and takes you through the beautiful Green Mountain State and it’s charming towns.
Called the skier’s highway, it connects you to several ski resorts. We love taking a drive and exploring towns along the way. A must-see during the fall.
Mind Lock Escape Room
131 Vermont Rte 100Good for a rainy day and fun for all ages. About 30 minutes from the cabin.
Northshire Bookstore
4869 Main StCharming bookstore worth a stop if you’re in Manchester.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Most places close early
Plan accordingly, most food places close by 8 or 9pm. Highly recommend stopping on the way to the cabin if you’re checking in late.
Traveling with kids
Vermont is family friendly
During the winter, skiing and snowboarding is #1. Little ones (and adults) love snow tubing at the mountains. Summer is equally as fun with concerts, movie nights, and hiking for all ages.
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Vermont country stores are a must
Part of the quintessential Vermont experience is a stop at a local country store. More than a convenience store, they are quaint, charming, and sell local goods and treats.
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Stargaze on the deck
On a clear night, the deck makes a great viewing spot for the stars. Just close all the lights in the house, hang out on the deck, and let your eyes adjust to the dark. You’ll be surprised what you can see! Don’t forget the bug spray.
Useful phrases
What’s a creemmee?
Vermont’s creamier version of soft serve! Check it out during the summer! You’ll see many local stores advertising it.